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You can read James's recent speeches and questions below by following the links. In the News section of the website, we upload video clips of James speaking in the House of Commons along with news coverage of his work in Westminster.

James has also served on the Energy & Climate Change Select Committee as well as being Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the UK Events Industry, Vice Chairman of the APPG for Rural Business and a member of the APPGs for the Armed Forces and Cider.

Nuclear Weapons | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

There has been no need to review Defence nuclear emergency response policy in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine as it is foc

Undocumented Migrants: English Channel | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The 36 new vessels referred to are not yet contracted and are subject to an ongoing competition.

Undocumented Migrants: English Channel | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The 16 new vessels referred to have been procured for the Ministry of Defence Police to maintain their standing Defence Task to protect t

RAF Lakenheath: Nuclear Weapons | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The MOD is unable to comment on US spending decisions and capabilities, which are a matter for the US Government.

Undocumented Migrants: English Channel | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

Assets made available for the task are up to one Offshore Patrol Vessel, six P2000s, three rigid-hull inflatable boats and one Wildcat he

Ukraine: Armed Conflict | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Ministry of Defence reprioritised personnel to fulfil the additional policy, planning and delivery capability required to deliver Def

Nuclear Weapons | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Ministry of Defence is unable to comment on US spending decisions and capabilities, which are a matter for the US Government.

Afghanistan: Refugees | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

As of 25 of April, there are 684 ARAP principals with confirmed eligibility for relocation to the UK who were in Afghanistan at the time

Army: Costs | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The average cost (Basic Pay/ Employer National Insurance/ Pension) of an Infantry soldier in the Other Ranks of the British Army is given

Army: Recruitment | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

There are currently no plans to reverse the decision to reduce the number of regular Army personnel.